• Married: Dawn René Lively
• Children: 5
• Health: Excellent
• Date of Birth: April 11, 1974
• Height: 6’1”
• Weight: 190 lbs.
• Hobbies: Fishing, Hunting, Gardening, Camping, Hiking, Metal Detecting, Paint Ball, Magic

Associate Professor of Communications / Multimedia Program Manager

Lindenwood University                                      St. Charles, MO                                                    2007 to Present

• Developed new courses, created syllabi, created class web sites, and defined course catalog descriptions.
• Prepared and presented lectures enhanced with multimedia presentations, interactive tutorials, and course-specific web sites.
• Established www.lindenweb.net for the purpose of exposing students to real-world web development protocols.
• Directed the development of a 360 degree virtual tour of the Lindenwood University campus as an experiential class activity.
• Assessed student’s achievement through the implementation of self-generated exams, homework assignments, and projects.
• Coordinated the Multimedia degree program, advised multimedia students, and worked across disciplines to ensure that established competencies are met.
• Received high scores on all faculty evaluations.

Undergraduate Courses Taught:

• Fundamental of the Internet
• Web Design
• Interactive Web Development
• Web Application Development
• Desktop Publishing
• Vector Graphics
• 3D Animation on a Budget
• Advanced Web Technologies

Graduate Courses Taught

• Electronic Resources
• Advanced Web Design
• Desktop Publishing in the Work Place
• Vector Graphics

Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems / Multimedia Program Director

Howard Payne University                                  Brownwood, TX                                                   1998 to 2007

• Prepared and presented lectures enhanced with multimedia presentations, interactive tutorials, and course-specific web sites.
• Assessed student’s achievement through the implementation of self-generated exams, homework assignments, and projects.
• Developed new courses, created syllabi, selected course textbooks, created class web sites, and defined course catalog descriptions.
• Coordinated the Multimedia degree program, advised multimedia students, and worked across disciplines to ensure that established competencies are met.
• Assisted in accreditation processes required by the IACBE.
• Attained, consistently, student evaluation scores in the top 10% of all faculty at the University and in the School of Business.

Undergraduate Courses Taught:

• Digital Image Manipulation
• Digital Illustration
• Fundamentals of Layout and Design
• Advanced Digital Imaging
• E-Commerce
• Web Design
• Internet and Game Programming
• Multimedia Design
• Management Information Systems
• Database Management
• COBOL
• Microapplications
• Introduction to Computers
• CIS Concepts
• Systems Analysis and Design

 

Online Facilitator for the Web Development and Interactive Media Design Program

Art Institute of Pittsburg                                    Online Division                                                    2002 to Present

• Utilized an Asynchronous Learning Network to facilitate online activities in web design, multimedia, and image manipulation courses.
• Assessed and evaluated student interactions and participation in an online environment.
• Directed discussion flow to better enhance the learning potential in an ALN.
• Served as a Faculty Coach, providing direction to an online team of faculty members instructing in a common discipline.

Undergraduate Courses Taught:

• Computer Based Training I
• Computer Based Training II
• Fundamental of the WWW
• Project Management
• Web Development
• Web Development II
• Web Imagine Techniques
• Digital Image Manipulation
• Digital Image Manipulation II
• Strategies for Success

Doctor of Philosophy, Nova Southeastern University

Graduation Date: April 2007

Major Field: Computing Technology in Education

GPA: 3.75

Educational Specialist, Nova Southeastern University

Graduation Date: December 2001

Major Field: Computing Technology in Education

GPA: 3.75

Master of Business Administration, Tarleton State University (A&M)

Graduation Date: May 1999

Major Field: Computer Information Systems                  

Major GPA: 4.0

GPA: 3.58

Bachelor of Business Administration, Howard Payne University

Graduation Date: May 1996

Major Field: Computer Information Systems

Major GPA: 3.69

GPA: 3.44              

Research Interest

Online education, multimedia, computer based training, asynchronous networks, new web technologies, online faculty training, online non-verbal communications, immersive environments, interactive tutorials, collaborative projects, self-assessment, peer-assessment, student centered learning, and the use of digital portfolios in academic programs.

 

Teaching Interest

Web design and development, digital image manipulation, digital illustration, layout and design, e-commerce, programming in relation to the Internet, multimedia design and development, electronic portfolio design, management information systems, project management, Internet marketing, Database management, Computer Based Training, Animation, Flash Game Design, and interface design.

Lindenwood University

• Multimedia Program Manager 2007 – present
• Member of the Technology Task Force 2007 – present
• Member or the Web Site Upgrade Committee 2007 – present
• Promoted Multimedia Program to visiting groups 2007 – present
• Provided consultation to the LU Legacy during migration to online platform 2007
• Administrator of the Lindenweb.com Server used in web development courses 2007 – present

 

Howard Payne University

• Multimedia Degree Program Director 2006 – present
• President of Sigma Beta Delta Chapter 1999 – present
• Academic Integrity Committee 2002 – present
• Student Advisor 1998 – present
• Computer Lab Director 1998 – present
• Faculty Search Committee 2006
• Outstanding Faculty Committee 2004 and 2006
• University Webmaster Search Committee 2004
• Academic Advisement Committee 1999-2000
• Technology Committee 1998 – 2002
• University Web Administrator 1998 – 2002

 Art Institute Online

• Faculty Team Coach 2007 – present
• Member of the Emerging Technologies Committee 2007 – present
• Pilot instructor for Strategies of Online Learning Course 2006
• Online Facilitator Mentor 2003 & 2006
• Curriculum team member 2003

South University Online

• Student Experience Specialist – Fall of 2004.

Tarleton State University

• Taught two workshops covering Adobe Flash for Tarleton’s chapter of AITP.

·         Designed Developed and maintain www.montanatrophyhunts.com, 2007 – present

·         Established and maintained www.bsgimaging.com site, 2006 – present.

·         Billboard design for Brownwood Specialties Group 2006.

·         Photographed graduating seniors – 2006.

·         Established and maintained www.taylor-books.com site, 2001 – present.

·         Worked as the Student Experience Specialist for South University’s new online program, 2004.

·         Established and maintained www.bestwesternfredericksburg.com site, 2001-2004.

·         Software and hardware consultation for Mark Campbell and Associates, 1999-2002

·         Configured an e-commerce website; www.hillcountryleather.com, 2001 – present.

·         HPU web site design and implementation, 1998 – 2002

·         Established and maintained www.brownwoodrealestate.com site, 1999 – 2001.

·         Established and maintained www.lasvegashistorybooks.com site, 1997 – 2000.

·         Spreadsheet creation for Kelley’s Liquor, 2000

·         Network consultant for Johnson Insurance, 2000

·         City of Stephenville initial web site, 1999

·         Presented Y2K presentation for Brown County Retired Teachers Association, 1999.

·         PC maintenance for Dalton Jewelers, 1998

·         Network consultant for Dr. Liepzeg, 1997

• Adobe Dreamweaver
• Adobe Flash
• Adobe Fireworks
• Action Script
• Blender 3D
• Adobe Captivate
• Adobe Director
• Adobe Authorware
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe In-Design
• HTML
• DHTML
• CSS
• ASP
• PHP
• MySQL
• SQL
• Cold Fusion
• Project Management
• IPIX
• IIS
• XML
• Java Script
• Pearl CGI
• MS Office
• Corel Suite
• Lotus Suite
• DOS
• COBOL
• BASIC
• C++
• Symantec Ghost
• Windows and MAC
• PC Construction

·         Troubleshooting

·         Boy Scouts of America Assistant Scout Master Troop XX – 2007 to present

·         Excellence in Teaching Award, Howard Payne University – 2007

·         Upsilon Pi Epsilon Member – 2007

·         Boy Scouts of America Assistant Scout Master Troop 49 – 2005 to 2007

·         Summer Reading Program Volunteer at Public Library – 2003 to 2007

·         Who’s Who Among Teachers 2004-2005

·         Tarleton State University School of Business Alumni honoree – 2004

·         SIGMA BETA DELTA Charter President – 1999 to present

·         DELTA MU DELTA Member – 1999 to present

·         Howard Payne Track Team Conference Champions – 1992 to 1995

·         Howard Payne University Distinguished Student Award – 1995 to 1996

·         Howard Payne SOUL Chaplain – 1993 to 1995

Production Manager                                                          

Initiative Technology Inc. Brownwood, TX                                                                                    Aug’96-Aug ‘98

·         Created and maintained the company’s first web site.

·         Managed production workers in the development of complex computer systems for large government agencies and corporations.

·         Collaborated with programming staff to develop barcode inventory system that improved customer service and order fulfillment.

·         Administered procurement, shipping, inventory, purchasing, and return merchandise authorizations.

·         Established stationary and mobile assembly lines to increase efficiency of production.

·         Developed cost-saving quality assurance protocols utilized in the development and testing phases of production.

·         Instituted an environmentally sound method for disposal of shipping waste.

·         Streamlined the just-in-time inventory system to eliminate slow moving inventories from becoming obsolete.

·         Facilitated 2 quarterly faculty meetings with the Art Institute 2007 – present

·         Developed and Delivered 2 quarterly training sessions with the Art Institute 2007 – present

·         Conducted Faculty In-service Training at Howard Payne University 2007

·         Microsoft Office 2007 Launch Event in Dallas Texas 2007

·         Studor Group: Hardwiring Excellence conference in Brownwood Texas 2006

·         Brownwood Specialties Group – www.bsgimaging.com 2006

·         ACET Conference in Forth Worth Texas 2005

·         Illinois Community Colleges “Succeeding with Online Group Projects (pilot)” 2004

·         SUO Student Experience Specialist  2004

·         Attended TAAC9 Authorware conference in Las Vegas Nevada 2004

·         Time Management and Student Feedback workshop 2004

·         Succeeding with Online Group Projects Workshop (pilot participant) 2004

·         Taylor-Books Web Site – www.taylor-books.com 2003

·         Attended CHI2003 in Fort Lauderdale Florida 2003

·         Microsoft Office Launch Event in Dallas Texas 2003

·         Best Western Fredericksburg Web Site - www.bestwesternfredericksburg.com 2002

·         Hill Country Leather Web Site - www.hillcountryleather.com 2001

·         Howard Payne University Web Site - www.hputx.edu 1998 & 2001

·         Mark Campbell and Associates Web Site - www.brownwoodrealestate.com 1999

·         Brown County Retired Teachers Association Y2K Presentation 1999

·         Beehive Press Web Site - www.lasvegashistorybooks.com 1998

·         City of Stephenville Web Site - http://www.ci.stephenville.tx.us/ 1998

·         Initiative Technology Inc, Web Site - www.initiative-tech.com 1997         

Professional, educational, and personal references will be made available upon request.